Kevin Williamson Addresses Protests as Scream 7 Hits Theaters

Director Kevin Williamson addressed protests at the Los Angeles premiere of "Scream 7" following the controversial firing of lead actress Melissa Barrera over social media posts.The production faced a creative reboot after the departures of Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, and director Christopher Landon, leading to the return of Neve Campbell.While Kevin Williamson defended the right to protest, the release has been further complicated by fan backlash over a promotional partnership with the platform Kalshi.